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#65273 - 07/18/06 06:35 AM Re: Harpoon 3 After-Action Reports  
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Here's an excellent AAR. It is reprinted here with permission of the author:
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After Action report

Scenario: PACIFIC, the sixth scenario of the 21st Century Ocean Wars Battleset
Database: PlayersDB 6.4.9. [latest version]
Designer: Freek Schepers
Author: Frans Koenz [aka Taitennek]

Side: RUSSIA

[quote]ORDERS FOR RUSSIA:

SITUATION:

The war has been raging for three weeks. Japan has remained neutral thus far and has not allowed US warships into its ports.

INTEL:

Our attack on the Kitty Hawk CVBG has led to the confirmed loss of her underway replenishment ship. She now must make port and is short of SAMs. Agents in Yokosuka reported many inbound cargo flights to Atsuki NAS and report that the Kitty Hawk is about 4 hours away from docking in Yokosuka.
This gives us the political and military opportunity to finish her off.

MISSION:

Sink the Kitty Hawk, Destroying the US bases in Korea and Japan may be a necessity.

ROE:

Weapons are free. US and Japanese military targets may be attacked. Refrain from using nuclear weapons or attacking civilian sea or ground targets.
24 December 2003, 00:00:00 Zulu:

First I took some time to study the scenario; what units are available and the best tactic to eliminate as many enemy targets as possible.
Several aircraft are already airborne. 4 Backfire-C [no payload] aircraft have been ordered to return to Yelizovo AB.
4 groups with 4 Backfires each, armed with AS-4 Kitchen missiles are cruising east of Misawa. They have to close to a distance of less than 190nm in order to launch their deadly payload. Few fighters, as well as EW/AEW units, are airborne.

My naval assets are 9 ships and 6 submarines. 2 SSK KILO submarines are just a few miles away from the entrance to the Port of Yokosuka. They have orders to intercept the Kitty Hawk and her escort group when she enters the Bay. The surface vessels are too far away to conduct anti-ship missions. The surface battle group, centred on the ARKR Admiral Lazarev, is now moving southwards. The K-139 Belgorod, a SSGN Oscar-class nuclear submarine armed with SS-19-N-Shipwrecks, is within launch distance and ready to launch missiles as soon we know the exact position of the Kitty Hawk. Another OSCAR-class submarine, the K-410 Smolensk, is closing in from the east at top speed and maximum depth to bridge over 100nm before she can launch her missiles. The K-331 Magadan [Akula II SSN] is about 100nm distance from the enemy Aircraft Carrier Group and will kill the Kitty Hawk with torpedoes if she wasn't sunk by missiles before.

I have to wait with the missile-attack until all units are in position. That will take about 3 hours. During that time I will attack enemy air defences...The land-based Backfires will be used for ground-attacks on Japanese/US/South Korean military bases/objects. I expect a ground-strike with cruise-missiles against my airbases; therefore, some fighters will patrol nearby the airfields to intercept incoming enemy missiles.

GAME ON!!!
=======

24 December 2003, 00:30:00 Zulu:

In the first 30 minutes of the hostilities no aircraft were lost on either side. My radar picked up several contacts of aircraft taking off from their airbases. Now I am able to start the air strike against land-based targets. I launched 20 Backfire-C Bombers loaded with AS-4 Kitchen [AGM]. 1 group [6 planes] to attack Chitose and Misawa in the north, 1 group [ 6 planes] to attack airfields in Central Japan and 2 groups [4 planes each] to attack ground targets in the southern part of Japan and Kunsan AB in South Korea.

Soon the first air-to-air missiles were fired; I managed to shoot down 4 fighters and an E-2C Hawkeye against 1 loss. All available land-based aircraft are now underway. More and more enemy aircraft are in the air now. No doubt that I will suffer more losses as well.

Between 00:30 and 02:00, it all happened; dog fights between Russian Flankers and Japanese F-15 and US Hornets. Most of my Backfires managed to launch their missiles.

Destroyed many Ground facilities/aircraft. Soon the Sky belonged to us. I could not prevent taking hits by Tomahawk cruise missiles. Some slipped through the Barrier and destroyed facilities at XXX airfield. The 16 Backfires [now within launching distance] launched their attack on the American surface group. I managed to destroy all 4 ships. The 2 OSCAR-class submarines were still submerged and could be used for other targets, but I managed to reach VC and stopped playing realising that more [Japanese] units could be destroyed by the OSCAR submarines when I would go on with playing.


Summary of losses [at 01:48 Zulu]:

Japan/USA/South Korea:

116 aircraft of all types
4 ships, including USS Kitty Hawk
16 facilities


Russia:

15 fighters and 1 bomber
1 Ground facility

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AAR: WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST [Spoiler Alert]

LOCATION : HONG KONG
DATE/TIME: 5 JULY 1999, 04:00:00 ZULU

Quote:
The Chinese military establishment was shocked by the results of their opening operation. Casualties were very heavy and the loss of equipment in the staging areas caused the cancellation of the ground operation. The British have established a far more effective air defense network than had been expected and they still retain air superiority over Hong Kong. Hong Kong International Airport is still operational and the flow of material and men continues around the clock.


I'm not an old hand at this game so after a few attempts to work out the interface and how its done, this was my first "proper" game.

Only Women and Children was the scenario - in short, the British evacuation of Hong Kong after a Chinese invasion. I'm playing the Brits. Starting assets were two frigates (a Type 23 and a Type 22 Batch 3) and two destroyers (the Brit AA destroyers with Sea Darts and not much else) guarding a convoy, a whole bunch of cruise liners and tankers at Hong Kong. For whatever reason, those four surface ships have no helicopters, which proves quite a drawback later on.

HMS Triumph, Trafalgar class SSN, is not too far away, about a hundred miles east of HK or so.

British air power is pretty absent, Hong Kong is bare, but I got some Nimrods, E-3s and Tornados at Naha, which is a damn long way away.

The CHinese have one airbase north east along the coast from HK aways, and unknown naval assets.

So, we set off. Everybody is observing passive ENCOM so we're as sneaky as possible. The frigates lead the convoy, the destroyers are on the northern edge on AA picket duty about 15 miles out from the vulnerables. Plan is to head south of Taiwan and then double around to Naha, rather than sail up the Chinese coast, which seems to be begging for death.

HMS Triumph is sent first and a Nimrod is scrambled to do recon on the straits south of Taiwan, as it looks like thats the choke point. While they are vectoring in that direction a whole bunch of Chin aircraft sortie but far to the northeast of the convoy and not threatening it in any way.

When my Nimrod gets in range just south of Taiwan, lo, a submarine contact is discovered, a Kilo-class. It's a sneaky little ***** so it resists my ASW attempts. My Nimrod ends up dropping a few sonobuoys and running away, as the Chinese scramble fighters from the mainland to try and engage it. But! they must be at max range or thereabouts as soon they have to turn back, and then my Nimrod doubles back. This happens a good half a dozen times. Eventually the Kilo is buried underneath a mass of sonobouys, and then the Stingray torpedoes follow. It takes a good four to kill the thing as they keep missing... but kill it they eventually do. All shows blank after a quick further patrol, and its dangerous with these Chin fighters, so the Nimrod goes home.

Time passes. The Chinese air sortieing quiets down a bit. My E-3 east of Taiwan spots Chinese naval units along the coast, so just as well I didn't go that way. I'm just congratulating myself on a job well done when HMS Triumph, now at the area where the Nimrod was battling, finds another contact which the ASW a/c must have missed, a Han class SSN.

I try and scramble my Nimrod again as its still a fair way away, but for some weird code reason it won't take off! Apparently the erks are on a break or something, but the bottom line is, the Han has to be dealt with by my naval assets.

Triumph sneaks up on the Chinese Han without too much problem. By now the convoy is drawing near, must be about 80 miles west of Triumph, so I wanna make sure the strait is clear so the convoy can go through. And then another problem! the water is apparently too shallow for Triumph to get too close, the strait is apparently off limits to subs (even trying to go on the surface doesn't work apparently). I fire off a couple of Spearfishes at a decent range but both miss the Han, and the Chinese sub retreats a bit, out of easy passive sonar listening range, so the screen goes a bit blank aside from a very vague contact.

So, decisions. Triumph can't deal with it apparently, and the convoy is near. I sling Triumph onto active sonar, to pinpoint the Han, which Triumph manages to do. Its way out of torpedo range - mutually, fortunately. Triumph sits back and acts as spotter.

I detach my two frigates from the convoy and form a mini SAG with them, two frigates line abreast, and they burn rubber at flank speed towards the Han, wanting to make sure the tankers are nowhere near the thing. Locating it isnt a problem as Triumph has it well lit up from further back. The frigates get in range and let rip with baby torpedoes, Mk46s and Mk50s, the things the choppers normally carry. Needless to say the sub has noticed these flank speed frigates so it fires a volley of torpedoes back - the frigates about turn and flank speed away! All torpedoes miss. The frigates about face again for another pass, and this time the Han is stupid and comes straight at them. There's another mutual volley - the frigates about face again and the Chinese torpedoes miss, but the Chinese sub keeps on a-coming, and gets three baby torps in the face. (it takes all three to kill it as well...).

Victory! the frigates return to the convoy and resume station ahead.


...and thats about it really. The convoy cruises past the strait unmolested, the rest of the Chinese units too far away to catch.

Now my convoy is on the far side of Taiwan and all seems peachy. And its late RL, so I save the game and hit the sack! However, there looks to more to come, as those Chinese naval units are nosing around the northern end of Taiwan, and might possibly be able to intercept me.

(And maybe theres another sub...)
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After Action Report
Scenario: INDIAN OCEAN [21st Century Ocean Wars Battleset] by Freek Schepers.
Reporter: Taitennek

Side: RUSSIA

ORDERS RUSSIA:

Eyes-only Senior-Captain Petr Velikij.
The President congratulates you on your successful passage into the Indian Ocean.
You are authorized to conduct Operation Breshnjev.

ORDER OF BATTLE:

We have been preparing Operation Breshnjev for three months. An obsolete container ship has been prepared to carry a flight of Yak-38 Forgers and their armament. The ship has been cruising in the IO for a month. The Battlecruiser Petr Velikij, the transport Boris Butoma, and the Destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov have slipped into the Indian Ocean last week.

SITUATION:

The war in the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Barentz Sea has swung in favour of the Americans. Our long-range airpower has been destroyed and our remaining tactical fighter squadrons are barely sufficient for defence of the Motherland.
However, our alliance with China has brought good results; Thailand and Indonesia have been defeated and India has suffered terrible losses and has secretly opened Cease-fire negotiations with China and Russia.

MISSION OPERATION BREZHNEV:

Your mission is to permanently destroy the US influence in the IO. You are ordered to destroy the airbase and defensive installations on Diego Garcia.
Secondly, you are ordered to sink the Maritime Pre-positioning ships based at DG. These ships are pre-loaded with enough armour, artillery, and stores for 2 fighting divisions now being airlifted to the IO Theatre of war. They must be destroyed.
Upon completion of your mission make your way towards Cochin, India, where repair facilities will be made available under our Cease-fire agreement.

CLARIFICATION OF VICTORY CONDITIONS:

* Damage 10 enemy ships [50%], focus on MPS ships;
* destroy 6 of the airbase units on DG;
* ensure Petr Velikiy survives.

[This is a part of the written orders for Russia, the complete text can be found in the scenario itself].

Game Time: 02:00:00 Zulu
Game Date: 3 January 2004

My Tactic:

I will close in with the BCGN and K-456. The BCGN will fire all SS-N-19 Shipwrecks at the 2 frigates; you [probably] wonder why I fire all long-range anti-ship missiles on just 2 targets; the Underwood-class frigate is equipped with a MK13 Mod. launch system for SM1MR and AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles; if these ships survive the attack, the mission will turn into a disaster. After firing long-range missiles I have to close in to less than 10nm to destroy enemy surface targets with other systems; that makes the BCGN vulnerable to damage. Only few hits with Harpoon's could cause the loss of the entire Battlecruiser].
I will take out other vessels with medium- and short-range weapons. The K-456 will attack ground installations with SS-N-19 Shipwreck missiles against ground targets and ships with the remaining shipwrecks against surface targets, after she is in firing position.
The Udaloy and AOR are too far from the theatre to take part of the action. The Shaposhnikov will escort the AOR and conduct ASW-operations during her passage to Cochin-India. What will happen with the converted container vessel depends on what is going to happen with the onboard aircraft and helicopter.


Game on!

After 5 minutes I was able to launch a KA-27 Helix helicopter. With her Radar and ECM equipment active, she soon picked up several surface contacts [13 Maritime Pre-positioning Ships, escorted by 2 Underwood-class frigates] in the Bay of Diego Garcia. Some minutes later the ships grouped together into 3 groups. 1 group [without escort] was heading northeast and the other two groups were heading northwest, each group was escorted by 1 Underwood-class frigate.




Suddenly the BCGN came under fire; 16 AGM-84 Harpoon missiles were picked up and I gave the order "ALL WEAPONS FREE". The Pyotr Velikiy survived the attack without damage.
30 minutes after Zero Zulu [02:00:00] I launched 1 Yak-38 "Forger" for CAP around the enemy convoys and 1 KA-29TB Helix-B helicopter, armed with AT-6 "Spiral" short-range [5.7nm] missiles to attack the US Artillery Battery on Diego Garcia.

03:30:00 Zulu Time.

I launched the attack; each frigate 9 missiles. Both Frigates were hit and sank, as well as 2 other enemy vessels...
Meanwhile the helicopter was attacking the Artillery Battery, after firing a few missiles, she was hit by ground fire from AAA-units. The k-456 was rather successful; only 2 missiles did not reach their ground-targets, but she took out 5 of 6 ground targets [the sixth ground-target, the Artillery Battery, was destroyed by cannon fire from the BCGN]; with her other Shipwrecks she took out 5 of 7 enemy surface vessels. After her successful raid the k-456 will conduct anti-submarine/ship operations on the path of the BCGN on her voyage home.

05:12:00 Zulu Time.

All vital installations on Diego Garcia are destroyed now, except the runways. The convoy [5 ships], the one heading to the northeast, is the next target. This convoy leaft the harbour without escort. Now the BCGN is behind the convoy and closing in. The Converted container vessel now is prepared to launch their Forgers again for CAP ahead the path of the BCGN.






05:50 - 06:45 Zulu Time.

Hunting down the remained MP-Ships [the ones heading NE] with the BCGN, sinking one after the other [very hard nuts to crack, these MPS, they are massive and can survive several hits], the BCGN Peyotr Velikiy ran out of ammo. I left the last MP-ship; heavily damaged, knowing that it would only be a matter of time before she would sink.
Operation Brezhnev was very successful!!!

I managed to sink 13 ships, including 2 frigates and their helicopters, only 2 ships could get away, one of them is on fire.
I also managed to destroy Diego Garcia Airbase, including 20 aircraft
I only lost 1 helicopter so far.






Now it is time for heading home.

2 new surface contacts appeared on the radar screen, as well as several air contacts. The BCGN was not longer alone.
I ordered one of the helicopters to investigate the surface contacts.
The 2 surface contacts are the Thai VTOL-carrier Chakri Nareubet and the frigate Naresuan. Suddenly Harriers took off from the carrier [the Chinese information that the Thai VTOL-carrier did not have an air-wing, was not correct]. Soon 4 Harriers were underway to the BCGN. I managed to take them out before they could fire their missiles. The K-456 now is heading to the Thai ships for interception. That will take some time because the distance between the 2 Thai ships and the submarine is still 80nm. Suddenly there were torpedoes in the water. My submarine was detected by one of the helicopters of the Thai TF.
I have to sink these ships. They become a threat to the BCGN. She has only few rounds anti-ship ammo left. I launched the Forgers again to intercept enemy ASW-helicopters, I managed to shoot down 1 helicopter but lost the 3 aircraft by enemy fire.
The K-456 crept towards the enemy Taskforce, surrounded by 2 enemy Seahawks. I managed to sink both ships and even was able to escape from enemy torpedoes. The 2 remaining helicopters were shot down by a Tupolev-142 Bear-F......, the same aircraft managed to shoot down an American Orion some 45 minutes later.....great fun, flying with the Russian Bear.






13:00-17:00 Zulu Time.

The Battlecruiser still has to travel almost 900nm before she reaches Cochin-India. Several new unknown aircraft were visible on the screen. More trouble was underway. During the whole mission, the Battlecruiser was very lucky; it survived 2 massive missile-attacks and still was undamaged. I perhaps ran out of anti-ship ammo, but still have enough SAM's. Although there is a new threat, I turned off all Radar and ECM-equipment and rely on the airborne radars. At least 9 aircraft are approaching the BCGN. Later a Bear-F got exact position of 4 aircraft. A few minutes later a second group's position was clear, 4 aircraft on a distance of 150nm and closing in with 500 miles an hour. Time to ring the ship's alarm-bells again.

1 Hornet opened fire and destroyed the KA-29TB Helix-B. I used the helicopter as an ECM/radar-platform; only a Tu-95 is between me and the enemy formation and they still are coming closer to my ship. I launched another helicopters [the converted container vessel still has 1 helicopter onboard] to act as radar-picket in order to keep my ship's radar off as long as possible. At 115nm one of the Tu-95 identified the approaching aircraft......F/A-18E Super Hornet!!! Big trouble underway!


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Soon the BCGN was under attack; 16 HARM-missiles were fired, I rapidly launched SAM's, but these damned rockets are going too fast. Soon the first missiles came in.....After the attack, the BCGN had 14 percent damage, all sensors [4].

During her voyage the BCGN was attacked two more times, but survived without further damage. The Converted container vessel was sunk by the enemy, but the ship was already given up after their aircraft and helicopters were destroyed.

I reached Victory conditions, too bad that the Peotr Velikiy was damaged, but the result is more important; 2 Russian naval vessels [a BCGN and a SSGN] and some helicopters were able to destroy an US-airbase, including aircraft, 13 of 15 US ships, 2 Thai warships and some more aircraft. All Russian warships survived. After repairs to her sensors, the BCGN Pyotr Velikiy soon will rule of the Indian Ocean again.

Wow! I have played a lot of scenarios, but this is a great one!!!!
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After Action Report

Scenario: NORTH CAPE
Designer: Freek Schepers
Database: PlayersDB 6.4.9 [updated 27 July 2006]
Side : NATO
Reporter: Taitennek
===============

ORDERS FOR NATO:

SITUATION:

Russian ground troops have passed the border of Finnmark. Air support is nearly absent due to successful strikes on Kola Bases. The Dutch amphibious ship HMS Rotterdam has delivered several companies of Marines. US and British subs have severely damaged Russian ASW hunting groups in the Barentz Sea.

INTEL:

Remnants of ASW groups [including frigates, destroyers, patrol vessels, and submarines] are known to be in the Barentz Sea.

MISSION:

The LPD and its escorts are needed elsewhere ant the Dutch ships are ordered to make best speed west. Air support is not available.

CLARIFICATION ON VICTORY CONDITIONS:

Bring the Dutch ships west of line of re. points in 10 hours.

====

GAME ON!!!

GAME DATE: 15 December 2003
GAME TIME: 12:00:00 Zulu Time.

I'm in command of the Dutch Taskforce due south on her way to ref. TGT8-TGT9, some 110nm westward, a Norwegian PTM, the HMS Orn [Hauk-class fast missile patrol craft] and land-based units are the disembarked companies of the Dutch Royal Marine Corps.
The F801 HMS Zeven Provincien, the flagship of the Dutch Royal Navy is escorting the L800 HMS Rotterdam. Both ships are cruising along the coast of Norway, the third vessel, the F812 HMS Witte de With is cruising in the Norwegian Sea at a distance of 35nm. The Norwegian PTM is hidden in a fjord. I have 5 SH-14D Lynx Helicopters ready and will use them for reconnaissance duties and ASW-operations.


L 800, Hr Ms Rotterdam [Photo: Koninklijke Marine]

TACTIC:

The L800 and F801 plot a course along the coast side and will play hide-and-seek in the Norwegian Fjords. The F812 acts as the first line of defence. I will use the Norwegian PTM for a surprise attack on enemy units, once they have been identified.
I realise that is a kind of suicide mission, but the survival of the LPD and escort is priority #1.

Time is a crucial factor; I have to make best speed through narrow streets and fjord passages to reach the reference points within 10 hours. That is a hard nut to crack: I have to reach points at 22:00:00 Zulu time.
I have my own rules of engagement: Only if the unit is hostile, or recognized by recon flight of the helicopters. There is a possibility of casualties by friendly fire, but I cannot risk the loss of surface vessels [+200 officers and enlisted] for just one unknown [friendly] aircraft or submarine. I will take all measurements to identify air/surface contacts, but if they coming in too close, I will shoot them out of the air/water.

13:00 - 13:45 Zulu Time.

Some surface vessels are now visible on radar. A SH-14D Lynx helicopter is airborne to investigate contacts. All at sudden an unknown flying object with a speed of 124nm/h. This can only be a helicopter. I marked the helicopter as hostile as well as the ship from where she took up. The decision was right. The helicopter was Russian and the ship as well; the Nepristupnyy [Neustrashimyy-class FFG]. Soon more Russian ships could be identified; the Revnostnyy [KRIVAK-II-class FFG] and within minutes a third Russian warship; the Admiral Chebanenko, a modified UDALOY-class DDG. Then the Russians managed to destroy the Dutch helicopter. Too bad, but the information was crucial!
These ships are a major threat! I'm glad that I have 2 air-defence units under my command. Now I know the positions of the Russian forces. It is a race against time to reach VC, as well as a possible clash with dangerous Russian opponents before I reach the area.


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F802 Hr Ms Zeven Provincien [Photo: Koninklijke Marine]

13:45 – 14:45 Zulu Time.

A second helicopter is in the air to guard the Russian ships from a distance. Soon the HMS Rotterdam and the HMS Zeven Provincien will be under cover of the Norwegian Fjords. The HMS Witte de With will continue her voyage on the Norwegian Sea, the Norwegian PTM is now in open sea as well and will attack the Nepristupnyy.
At 14:35 I fired Harpoon missiles at the Russian ships. The Revostnyy was hit by 1 missile, the other ships survived the attack. I managed to take out 3 helicopters.
Suddenly a sonar contact appeared. An unknown submarine was detected at a distance of 15nm of the HMS Witte de With. I launched another helicopter to investigate the submarine.
It could be an allied sub, but I cannot risk my ships.
Meanwhile one of the Russian warships fired missiles at my Task force. I managed to take out the missiles before they could harm my ships.


Russian KRIVAK-II class Frigate [Photo: via http://www.fas.org ]

14:45 – 15:30 Zulu Time.

A second attack with P-270 Moskit [NATO codename Sunburn], all heading to the HMS Rotterdam. Again, I managed to survive this attack as well. The HMS Witte de With now returns to the Task Force. Only 50nm to go….. The Norwegian PTM was not lucky; she was hit by 2 missiles and sunk on a distance of 21nm of the Nepristupnyy, she did not fire her weapons.
Finally, at 18:30 Zulu Time, I crossed the imaginary line of success with the 3 vessels undamaged.


Norwegian Hauk-class PTM [Photo: Norwegian Navy]

Russian losses:
3 Helix A helicopters
1 Krivak II
1 Submarine [Tango class]

NATO losses:
1 Lynx SH-14D helicopter
1 PTM Hauk

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After Action Report

Scenario: INCOMING MAIL
Designer: David Steinmeyer
Database: PlayersDB 6.4.9 [updated 27 July 2006]
Reporter: Frans Koenz [aka Taitennek]
Side: Soviet Union

BACKGROUND:


The Soviets have two weapons that can reach NATO convoys in the Atlantic: submarines and long-range aircraft. Long-range bombers on the Kola Peninsula can easily hunt the Atlantic. With Iceland in Soviet hands, however, they can attack at will and their range would be greatly increased.


A standard NATO convoy crossing the Atlantic would consist of 40-50 merchant ships. Eight to ten escorts, and if they are lucky, a helicopter carrier, will provide protection from submarine and air attack.

Here, a large NATO convoy has been detected by a Soviet Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite [RORSAT] and Tu-95 Bear Ds are sent out to pinpoint their position. Following close behind the Bears are two squadrons of Backfire bombers.

This could be a very bad day for NATO…


Russian Charlie-II class nuclear submarine
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Game Date: 01 May 1991

Game Time: 19:30:00 Zulu

30 minutes after game start, I launched a Tu-95 Bear D to track the enemy convoy.

Suddenly a torpedo was in the water. The K-479, a SSGN [NATO-codename: Charlie II] was under attack. It is perhaps a bizarre manoeuvre, but I had to know what fired the weapon and rose to periscope depth. Immediately several air contacts appeared on my screen. Helicopters! After some time I lost contact with the 1st torpedo, but a second one was launched and another one. I crept to maximum depth and hoped that the enemy would lose contact. No way; sonar buoys splashed into the water. This game of cat and mouse went on for some time.

20:00:00 – 22:30:00 Zulu Time:

Meanwhile, carefully approaching, the Tu-95 Bear picked up 10 air contacts, and a surface contact appeared on the screen of the K-479. It was identified as the HMS Annapolis, a Canadian ASW-Frigate; so far, so good.


British destroyer HMS Birmingham
[Photo: RN]

22:30:00 – 24:00:00 Zulu Time:


9 Tu-22m Backfire Bombers are ready on Keflavik airfield; each armed with 2 AS-4 “Kitchen” missiles. I launched the aircraft in groups of three.

The Tu-95 now is surveying the area and picking up new surface contacts. Later, the whole convoy is in sight; more than 40 ships, including the British VTOL-carrier HMS Invincible with escort.

What you call a “Fette Beute” [Movie “Das Boot”……….ping………ping…….]

Time for tactical choices:

I realise that our submarines are quite noisy and the enemy ASW-capabilities are rather advanced. This convoy is protected by 7 escorts, 1 VTOL carrier, 3 Atlantic Conveyor-class merchants and a navy supply ship [HMS Fort Grange].

I can only survive with fast movements [approach – attack – disappear] with the K-479. The 9 Backfires will be used for an attack on escorts only. If I succeed, the other submarines can take out the remaining ships before they reach their destination.

I have a nuclear option; 4 SS-N-9 missiles with nuclear warheads. The ROE [Rules Of Engagement] don’t mention the use of nuclear weapons, but, if the submarine survives, and all other assets are destroyed and there is still a convoy left, I will use these MD-weapons to ensure the destruction of the enemy convoy.

23:30:00 – 00:30:00 Zulu Time.

My forces now have exact positions of all individual units of the convoy. The 3 bomber groups are now 200nm south east of the convoy and flying to a position southwest of the convoy. The K-479 is approaching from the east and is now within firing distance for the SS-N-9 “Siren”-missiles. But I like to proceed approaching the convoy at creeping speed at maximum depth. The K-438 and K-488 are making best speed to the spot, but both submarines have to travel more than 200nm to reach the area.


HMS Invincible
[Photo: unknown]

Meanwhile enemy ASW-operations are increasing, it seems that the enemy has picked up sonar contact, and I decided to go to periscope depth with the K-479 for a hit-and-run operation; 2 escorts cruising at close distance. Once I was on periscope depth I launched 4 missiles; 2 per ship. I managed to sink both vessels! 4 helicopters are circling around my submarine and suddenly a torpedo was launched. I survived the attack with a short sprint at maximum speed/depth and the launch of decoys, realising that this was only the second of many manoeuvres to avoid incoming torpedoes to come.


As the nuclear option is no option [yet], I now only have torpedoes left. That means I have to close in to the convoy [less than 5nm]. From time to time I have to increase distance to the convoy when British Sea Harriers chasing the Tu-95 Bear, or when SAM-missiles are being fired from the escorts.

00:30:00 – 02:00:00 Zulu Time.

At 00:50 I launched AS-4 Kitchen missiles at the HMS Invincible and the HMS Birmingham. Both ships were hit and sunk. 5 minutes later missiles hit the HMS Fort Grange, 3 Atlantic Conveyor-class merchants and 5 other escorts. The convoy is now protected by only 2 escorts. Meanwhile I lost the Tu-95; she was hit by SAM’s. All Backfires returned save to their base, except 1, she now must take over surveillance duties. When I checked reports of the Backfires, I noticed that 1 Backfire has a missile left. I already noticed that many helicopters landed on 1 ship. I fired the last AS-4 at that vessel and after it was hit it sunk. It was the HMCS Huron, a Canadian destroyer.
Suddenly another torpedo was in the water; once again I survived an attack on the K-479.


Soviet Tu-22M Backfire with AS-4 "Kitchen" missiles

The score so far:


8 destroyers/frigates
1 VTOL carrier
1 AEFS
3 Atlantic Conveyor-class merchants
2 Merchants

The K-479 now has fired all her weapons except the nuclear SS-9-N missiles. She is now on course outside the convoy. I now have to wait until the 2 other submarines have arrived at the scene. It takes 17 hours before I can launch aircraft.

At 04:00:00 I launched a Backfire to guard the convoy. The K-479 now is cruising west of the convoy at a distance that she can launch the nuclear missiles if necessary.


Sea King HAS-5
[Photo: RN]

Several hours later, on the 3rd of May 1991 00:00:00 Zulu Time


The Convoy is cruising north eastward without air protection, only [8] helicopters are circling in front of the convoy.

The Tu-95 Bear is circling above the convoy and 8 Backfires are underway.
I managed to destroy 6 helicopters with cannon fire with, however, 2 survived. 7 more merchants were sunk after the attack with the Backfires. Now it is up to the submarines to inflict as much damage as possible. 22 merchants left, 5 are damaged.


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May 3rd, 1991, 03:00:00 Zulu Time.

The K-513 fired her first torpedo in this operation and sank a damaged merchant. Soon, she destroyed the second one. The K 438 and K 488 are now in position to fire torpedoes, as well. The K 479 is cruising at 80nm east of the convoy. The Tu-95 Bear is still circling above the convoy as a lonesome guard with enough fuel aboard for another 20 hours flight. Dinner is served.


Russian Victor-I Submarine
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One after the other merchant was hit by torpedoes.


Suddenly the K-438 disappeared from my screen. I have really no idea what happened; the only helicopter just landed on a container vessel. There are no other submarines nearby, all torpedoes she fired hit target. Very strange…. Could it be an overheated reactor? Perhaps it was the fact that I made the voyage to the convoy at maximum speed at 600m all the time? A secret weapon?

The 2 other submarines had fired all their torpedoes and were heading north. Only 3 ships are left, 1 of them is heavily damaged. At day 3, 20:15:00 Time. A Backfire fires 2 missiles and hit both ships. The mission was a success!!! Not a single ship survived the attacks.

Russian losses:

1 Tu-95 Bear
1 SNN Victor II

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After Action Report.

Scenario: Western Approaches [21st Century Ocean Wars Battle Set]
Designer: Freek Schepers
Database: PlayersDB 6.4.9. [latest version]
Reporter: Frans Koenz [aka Taitennek]

Side: RUSSIA

SITUATION:


The war in Europe is swinging into our favour. Many convoys have been decimated by Tu-22 naval bombers and submarines. NATO has switched tactics from large convoys to small ones.

INTEL:

A 4-ship, 2-escort mini-convoy has been sighted in the Atlantic 2 days ago. Lately convoys have used Liverpool, Portsmouth, or La Rochelle as disembarkation points.
Expect strong ASW-patrols by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Sub threat is unknown.

ORDERS:

You are ordered to find and destroy the convoy before it reaches the safety of the protected UK coastal waters.

A RORSAT satellite will pass through your theatre of operation daily at 13:00.

In recognition of the spectacular successes achieved by your command against the convoys, you are awarded the Order of Putin.



[Putin Order]

Captain, we need to count on you one more time. We have received your contact report and know that you are short of torpedoes. Use them wisely and return to base after this mission.

VICTORY CONDITIONS:

Destroy 3 of the merchants;
Protect 2 of your submarines;
Scenario duration: 44 hours.
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Game date: 02 April 2004.
Game time: 12:00:00 Zulu time.


Akula-class Submarine underway
[Photo: USN]

I’m in command of 3 submarines, 2 nuclear submarines [the K-157 and K-263, both Akula-class subs], and the B-401, a conventional powered Kilo-class submarine.
Soon all three submarines picked up the first sonar contacts. At 13:00 the RORSAT flew over the area and all surface contacts and some air contacts became visible; including the enemy convoy. 4 merchants and 2 escorts, both Underwood-class Frigates of the US Navy, cruising at a distance of 340nm west of the English Channel.

Time to the hunt for the convoy.


Underwood-class frigate [Photo: USN]

My tactic:

I will move my nuclear submarines towards the French harbour La Rochelle.

Together they have enough torpedoes to engage the enemy convoy. The B-401 Novosibirsk will continue with her patrol in the Irish Sea and guard the entrance to Liverpool. She is fully armed and capable to attack the convoy on her own. Too bad that I have no long-distance reconnaissance aircraft to patrol on the Atlantic. I now have to rely on the sonar equipment aboard the submarines. The next fly-over of the RORSAT is scheduled for the next day at 13:00 hrs. Till that time I have to survive with my submarines. I cannot risk the loss of a single unit.

Several hours later [19:50:00].

Sonar buoys are splashing in the water around the B-401 Novosibirsk [SSK Kilo]. A rather critical situation because the submarine has no space to manoeuvre vertically. With minimum speed at maximum depth [100 meters], the B-401 slowly moves away from the sonar buoys. After 1 hour, the sonar buoys disappeared. A quick rise to periscope depth learned that a Lynx helicopter was circling at a distance of 5nm. Back at the more comfortable depth. In the meantime a new day has come. There are still aircraft nearby the B-401, but it is now 4 hours ago that the last sonar buoy was dropped.


Lynx helicopter of the RN
[Photo: unknown]

03 April 2004, 03:10:00 Zulu Time.

Sonar buoys were dropped again nearby the B-401. The enemy was still searching for the submarine. Amazing that this submarine still is not attacked and destroyed. The enemy ASW-capability is superior and the submarine is still in shallow waters at a depth of 90 meters.

Still ten hours to go before the RORSAT flies over.

The 2 other submarines are now cruising southwest into the Biscayan Gulf; distance: 200nm from La Rochelle. Only 3 fishing vessels are visible on the screen. 15 minutes later, another aircraft was spotted by the passive sonar of the B-401.

I will recommend promotion for the captain of the B-401 if he survives this operation. Perhaps he will be honoured with the Putin-Order as well… His submarine is now 90nm away from the entrance to the Irish Sea.

03 April 2004, 10:00:00 Zulu Time.

The B-401 is now in shallow waters of the Celtic Sea and creeping towards the Irish Sea. From time to time her passive sonar picked up air contacts, but she is still not detected. I am a bit concerned about an unknown surface contact at a distance of 16nm. Meanwhile the 2 other submarines have reach the coastal waters of the French Harbour La Rochelle and now ready to ambush the convoy if it is heading to La Rochelle. 3 hours left until the RORSAT will show the position of the convoy, as well as the surface vessels in the Celtic Sea.


SSK Kilo-class submarine [Photo:unknown]

03 April 2004, 13:10:00 Zulu Time.

The RORSAT has passed the theatre and provided all the information I need. The exact position of the convoy, as well as other surface, and airborne contacts. My concerns about the unknown surface contact near the B-401 were right; a frigate of the Royal Navy [FFG Duke, Type 23] at a distance of only 12nm.

Now the B-401 is not longer necessary for the operation; she must leave the Celtic Sea and return to base. It seems that she has to fight her way out to the safe depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

The K-157 Vepr and the K-263 Delfin are in position to intercept the convoy and her escorts. The convoy [position: 45:14N –06:03E] is heading westward and 220nm away from La Rochelle. Now it is only a matter of a few hours.


Type 23 Duke class frigate [Photo: RN]

03 April 2004, 14:13:00 Zulu Time.

A very short visit to periscope depth. The enemy frigate has made a sprint and is now on a distance of less than 4nm. The frigate is on an interception course with the B-401. Immediately I fired 2 torpedoes [53-63 K/KE WH].



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[quote]The first 2 torpedoes didn’t hit, so I fired a second salvo. Bingo! The torpedoes hit the frigate. Now she is sinking. In this environment, a Kilo-class submarine is in its element.
After destroying this dangerous opponent, I plotted a course to the Atlantic.

Both nuclear submarines have 4 torpedoes ready and 2 more in their magazines. 12 torpedoes for 6 ships. I have to deal with 2 deadly opponents; The American Underwood-class FFG is perfectly fit for ASW-operations.

03 April 2004, 17:00:00 Zulu Time.

Time for the end run; The K-263 is now intercepting one of the frigates. The K-157 is creeping at maximum depth and waits for her turn. The convoy is less than 20nm away from my Akulas. 2 airborne contacts have been detected, probably ASW-helicopters based on the frigates. 1 Torpedo is now in the water; the K-157 is under attack. After an emergency dive to maximum depth with a speed of 35kts and the use of decoys, I managed to survive the torpedo-attack. Soon the 2 frigates were destroyed by the K-263. She took out one merchant as well. Without relevant weapons left, she leaves the area.
Now it’s up to the K-157…

Soon she fired torpedoes at the three remaining ships and managed to sink them all. Mission accomplished. Another glorious victory for the Soviet Navy!

Losses: for NATO:

1 Duke Type 23 FFG
2 Underwood class FFG
2 Container Ships
1 Merchant, General cargo
1 Cruise liner

Losses for Russia:

None

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Here's an excellent After Action Report by Peter Frank. It is re-printed here with permission from the author.

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AAR: MatchPlay [Spoiler Alert]
A Harpoon3 scenario for the PlayersDB
By Freek Schepers

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Terrorist attacks on the Belgium Royal family have left the Dutch Crown Prince next in line to the throne of Belgium. Popular mourning and an uprising has quickly resulted into civil war between the French-speaking Walloons in southern Belgium and the Dutch-speaking Flemish in northern Belgium.

Holland has quickly moved ground forces into Belgium to assert its claim to the throne, while France has tried unsuccessfully to mobilise the UN. But as the Israelis showed in 1967, the UN cannot operate at the pace of modern warfare...


In the most natural way I'm playing with my own country: The Netherlands. In the mission orders I found an interesting remark about the superior AAM's (Air to Air Missiles) and the superior AEW. After a few minutes of hard thinking I found the solution and it worked quite well in the game.

Started off with sending 2 Apaches airborne from Gilze-Rijen bound for the French Demolition team in The Hague. At the same time two pairs of F16 equiped with AMRAAM airborne from Leeuwarden, along the coast to the South.

The first pair went feet dry approximately 20nm north of Dover at an altitude of 100m, trying to find a juicy target (keeping well clear of any groun units/bases). Off course assuming that the air defence belt of the French will be up north. They found the wanted E3F just south of Reims. Approaching it on afterburner and one AMRAAM shot left me discovered in the middle of some frenchies. I think it was a nice trade. Two F16 for 1 E3F and a mirage 2000.

The second pair stumbled (!) across two E2C's going on station. After this engagement, one of the two was killed by a hidden SAM site.

The Apaches in the north worked like honey on the French AD fighters. The ZPRV (HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën) and the HMSK (HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck (my old ship)) was at the westerschelde. Keeping weapons tight and waiting to kill the "superior" AAMs with their SAMs. Almost the same happened with the patrolling F16s in the East and the Patriot site.

Meanwhile the good old navy at the North Sea was working like a horse. The two walrus SSKs in the channel were passing targeting info the the southerly naval TG. Identified the targets with a lynx hovering over the south coast of England, just south of the NAV zone. Two pair of AMRAAM equipped F16s kept the area clear of any French helo/MPA or Super Etandard. The Southerly TG fired their harpoons in salvoes of two per ship at the French ASW screen. Those units are not very capable of AD. Then the wolfpack with the two SSKs. The northerly crept in front of the force and firing at fours DDG's with its Mk48 ADCAPs. Oops, counterfire by one of the DDGs with a rocket propelled Torpedo? It plunged in the water behind me and started a search turn. The walz began. It turned towards me and I turned after it. The Torp with 30 knots left me in the inside circle with 12. It worked, and every time the TG passed me in the front I could fire two Mk48s. Killing the whole carrier battle group in just an half hour!

After these (winning) opening moves an almost boring, compared to the first hour, air (dutch) to ground (french) battle began. I searched for an airfield for Very Large Aircraft (remember the E3Fs). Found it, and killed just the aircraft revetment with a twoship F16 armed with 8 AGM65s. This, afterwards, golden move killed three (!) E3Fs. Probably no more left in the french airforce.

As in every battle: Take the initiative, but be wise. In this scenario, a dutch frontal assault with "dutch courage" will leave you immediately empty handed. Go for the golden points! Be smart and you will find this a challenging scenario.
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AAR: Baltic Tide [Spoiler Alert]
A Harpoon 3 scenario
By Dave Steinmeyer
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World War III has been raging across the globe for three days already. Casualties have been high on both sides. Where the Soviets expected to make rapid gains on land, they have not. And where NATO expected to quickly gain control of the skies above Europe, the Pact has made more than a fight of it.

At sea, there are only the quick and the dead. What were supposed to be set piece battles turned into bloodbaths with the winner being whoever fired first. While no American carriers have been sunk, yet, three have been heavily damaged in the GIUK Gap alone. One of the few things going as planned is NATO's campaign against Soviet subs in the Atlantic and North Sea. With the combination of first-class sonar, excellent signals processing, and land and ship based aircraft, NATO has been able to smother almost any sub contact they run across.

Reinforcements are being rushed into the meat grinder that is the North Atlantic. Here, at least, NATO has the advantage of unrestricted access to the sea. Any Pact units in transit to the Atlantic must pass through restricted (and often NATO-controlled) seaways.


Baltic Breakout - every NATO commander's nightmare - was about to come true. I immediately turned on the SAM radar of my I-HAWK batteries in order to have some semblance of an air picture as I would not have any AEW support from the E-3 Sentries. The picture did not look good. The Mk43 Sea King from Rygge combined with the Danish Hercules MPA [Maritime Patrol Aircraft] would be more than adequate for the surface surveillance role. However, I was severely lacking in air search assets.



Combat Air Patrols [CAPs} were formed over Lubeck Bay and Kobenhavn. The Swedes were out in force. I sincerely hoped that they would defend their neutrality vigorously so that I would have a secure northern flank. Very soon afterward, ground radar reported Floggers and helos rising from East German bases so the Falcons were ordered to intercept. Floggers and Fishbeds were easily shot down. However, encounters with Fulcrums were murderous.



When ordered to intercept a Fulcrum, the Falcons were easily outclassed by the superior range of the Alamo missile. The best that the Falcon pilots could hope for was to light their afterburners and try close and mob the Fulcrums before they themselves were destroyed. The Fulcrums were absolutely lethal. The situation was reminiscent of World War Two encounters with German Tiger Tanks. When Tigers were reported, four Shermans were dispatched and three were not expected to return. While not as drastic, the Fulcrums were usually able to match the Falcons kill-for-kill.

In one epic encounter, a MiG-29 pilot managed to dodge all 9 AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles fired at him. The pilots dubbed him "Boris the Bullet Dodger". Only the fact that he was outnumbered 5:1 was he finally destroyed in Air Combat Manoeuvring [ACM], but not before he had destroyed two of his tormentors and a Hercules MPA that had wandered too closely to his Alamo engagement envelope.



A sub was detected south of Oslo and a major hunt involving missile boats, Danish helos, and diesel submarines ensued.



The extremely short range of the helos made the effort very challenging, but resulted in a successful prosecution when a Mk 46 torpedo was dropped by a Danish Lynx helo.



Not all engagements were successful. Denmark was shocked to find supersonic bombers streaking towards them. They had skirted around Swedish territory and smote Kobenhavn while air defence command watched helplessly; their assets having been drawn away over the German Democratic Republic.



Slowly, but certainly, aerial supremacy was won over the eastern Baltic. Once achieved, CAPs were placed over the Gulf of Gdansk where there was a target rich environment.



Soviet air transports were easily detected and shot down over the Gulf. Their strict adherence to "The Plan" had doomed them once Soviet aerial superiority over the GDR had been lost. Now that control of the air was no longer in dispute, two amphibious groups departing from the ports of Donskoye and Gdynia were severely mauled.

Danish ASuW forces managed to sneak in an attack with Lynx armed with Sea Skua. They stole in at sea level and rose only high enough to unleash their AShMs [Anti-Shipping Missiles]. A surprised flotilla of Shershen missile boats was barely able to sound the alarm before dying in tremendous explosions. A flock of Parchim FFLs and a Koni frigate soon joined their cousins at the bottom of the Baltic.


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As ground crews feverishly re-fueled and re-armed the strike aircraft, the Soviet SAG [Surface Action Group] appeared off Bornholm Island. In what would soon be known as the Battle of Bornholm, long-ranged Harpoon missiles from FFG Simpson, FF Nils Juel, and FF Koln quickly stripped away the SAG's air defences and left a Kara- and a Kerch-class cruiser burning and dead in the water.



This allowed the aerial strikers to close and kill the rest of the escorts with German Kormoran AShMs and Penguin AShMs. The auxiliaries were then sunk by traditional naval gunfire and victory was awarded.

Thanks very much for an interesting scenario.


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Here's another excellent report from Frans Koenz.



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AFTER ACTION REPORT

MATCHPLAY #4 for Harpoon ANW 3.7.0
Scenario designed by Freek Schepers
Reporter: Taitennek.

Side: Netherlands.

I have only limited aircraft under my command. 86 fighter/attack, 12 of them are armed with AMRAAM. My orders are to establish local air-superiority over NL and central UK, destroy Luton EW System, 10 ground targets, 100 aircraft, and sink 2 ships. I must prevent more than 15 NL facilities from being hit.

[For comprehensive orders visit PlayersDB Depot ].

First I plotted course for my frigates and submarines. Stanfornz and TF38 will group together west of Den Helder [not on map], The HMS Dolfijn, cruising in the English Channel, will try to destroy English warships in their homeport Portsmouth, the HMS Bruinvis will do the same off coast central UK. The two other frigates will patrol west of The Hague.

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Date : 29 september 2004.
Time : 04:00:00 Zulu Time.

2 F-16 are ready in 5 minutes, as well as a P-3 Orion. Soon, Radar picked up airborne contacts from the British Island, as well as many ship movements in the Channel and on the North Sea. After 15 minutes I launched 6 more F-16. The KC-10 Extender is in position for aerial refuelling of fighters heading southwards.

My biggest handicap is that only few AMRAAM-missiles are available. I must engage the enemy in the first stage of this battle with Sidewinders only.

I directed immediately 2 F-16 to fly south with maximum speed for refuel and managed to reach the UK. The hunt for the AEW-aircraft began. The Luton AEW system was destroyed by canon fire, as well as 4 Sentry-AEW units with Sidewinders. The English are now more or less blind……If I survive the first 2-3 hours, I give myself a good chance to learn the Brits a lesson they not will forget.



HMS Zeven Provincien [Photo: Koninklijke Marine]

05:00:00 Zulu Time.

I have to deal with 2 problems: first of all the lack of medium range air-to-air missiles [AMRAAM], the limited ammo available on my ships [Group North], and the number of F-16’s left that can carry out defensive/offensive operations.
The second problem is the number of SAM’s fired during the first stage of this battle;
The Patriot Batteries at the Dutch coast are about out of ammo. I only can rely on short range AAA-facilities and only few F-16 left for self defence of NL-ground facilities.
I have, however, over 30 F-16 available for offensive ground-attack actions against the UK.
The loss of UK AEW capability after the successful action of only 2 F-16 fighters, armed with Sidewinder missiles [!!!!!!!] against the Luton Battle Management System [destroyed by cannon fire] and airborne AEW units, and the absence of defence systems in the southern part of UK between Portsmouth-NB and Wattingham-AB, gives me the possibility to carry out a deep strike mission on English bases.


I realise that I can’t attack the bases in the Northern part of the UK without tanker capability [only 1 tanker, positioned in the south to provide refuel-capability for an attack from there, due to my decision to fly in at low attitude at high speed from the south], so I focus for an attack on the British bases in the central and southern part of the UK.

I Launched 12 aircraft [load out: MK82, MK84 bombs and AGM-65 Maverick], escorted with 6 F-16 armed with AMRAAM. Targets: Wattingham, Wittering, Cottismore, Marham, Cottishall, and Waddington airbase. A second wave is planned 45 minutes later.



British Tornado F.3 [Photo: RAF]

05:30:00 Zulu Time:

All aircraft are on their way to their targets.
Again, British fighters are inflicting loss to my aircraft, but the bombers were able to attack the airfields. Wittering, Cottismore, Marham, Cottishall and Wattingham were destroyed completely and 2 other bases were severely damaged.
Meanwhile British aircraft attacked the naval Taskforce near Den Helder. They managed to sink 1 frigate and damaged two other ships. I managed to take out 1 British frigate with bombs.

06:45:00 Zulu Time:

Both nations were hit hard by each other. I have only few aircraft [6] left, destroyed almost 280 enemy aircraft and 28 ground facilities, but I am not able to go on. The Taskforce near Den Helder could attack the British ships east of England, but it cannot defend herself against incoming anti-ship missiles. It would be suicide to go on with only two ships and one submarine left [the ships are cruising west of The Hague and the remaining submarine is positioned east of UK].

I could not reach VC, I only managed to sink one ship instead of two.

Results:

English Losses:
276 planes and helicopters
1 ship
28 facilities

Dutch losses:
88 aircraft and helicopters
1 ship
1 submarine
6 facilities

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After Action Report

Scenario : Atlantic Convoys
Designer : Freek Schepers
Side : NATO
Reporter: : Taitennek


Introduction.

This scenario takes several days to cover. So, I have decided to report by day.

I am in command of two large convoys [30+8 and 16+7], an Amphibious Group [12], a CVBG [7], 5 nuclear attack submarines [including the brand new SSN 21 USS Seawolf], as well as more than 200 aircraft and helicopters [some of the units are in maintenance or need longer readiness times before they can come in action].

My orders are to transit the convoys and the Amphibious Group through the Atlantic to Portsmouth in the UK. The aircraft carrier must survive in a position to cover future convoys. No losses of LHA, LHD, LSD and LST are allowed.


For a comprehensive version of the orders, please click here.

DAY 1

November 26th, 2003.
00:06:00 Zulu Time.

Immediately after game start, 6 submerged contacts appeared on the screen. All contacts are more ore less within firing range of the 5 submarines under my command. I am not authorized to attack, but all units will defend themselves when fired upon [no sitting duck policy]. 1 submerged contact was discovered east of convoy #1.


2 F-14 Tomcats are already airborne, supported by a E-2C Hawkeye II. I ordered them to set course north of convoy #1 and #2.


2 F/A.2 Sea Harriers of the Royal Navy are in the air [supported by a SH-3D Sea King AEW.2 helicopter] within minutes, as well 2 USMC AV-8 Harrier II.

E-2C Hawkeye [Photo: US Navy]

00:30:00 Zulu Time.

I am now authorized to attack the submarines. Meanwhile the USS Philadelphia [SSN 690] cruised at top speed to stay away of the fast approaching torpedo. The submarine which fired the torpedo is destroyed, as well as the sub that fired a torpedo at the USS Norfolk. Both submarines were killed before I was authorized to attack, but I am responsible for the safety of the crew and The US navy may own the boat, But I am the captain!!! I bet the Admiralty will put me in command of a rusty decommissioned WW II diesel for this, if I survive the mission.

Within the hour I managed to destroy 5 enemy submarines and survived their torpedo-attacks. What really concerns me are the 2 submarines east of convoy #1.

2 ASW-helicopters are trying to locate them before they are in range for an attack.

01:00:00 Zulu Time.

6 Russian Backfires are approaching convoy #2. 4 Harriers are available and on interception course. Soon they could launch their AMRAAM missiles and managed to destroy the enemy bombers and all 4 aircraft returned to the HMS Illustrious.
Meanwhile a third submarine was detected east of convoy #1 and the USS Seawolf [SSN 21] made her second victim after the enemy submarine was hit by a MK48 ADCAP torpedo.

4 enemy submarines are visible on the screen; a fast moving submarine close to the USS Augusta [SSN 710]. The USS Hyman G. Rickover has been ordered to assist the USS Augusta for the hunt for that submarine.
It seems that there is a complete Wolf Pack operating east of convoy #1; a 4th submarine has been discovered.

02:30:00 Zulu Time.


I just received a strange message that from now on I only am authorized to kill submarines only…..What the heck???? Is there a war going on or not?
From time to time 1 or more of the submerged contacts disappeared, but an earlier sub contact showed up again, I think it is the same submarine the USS Augusta was hunting for. The USS Hyman G. Rickover is in the neighbourhood as well, cruising south of the contact. Perhaps she is able to intercept the submarine. The enemy sub is still cruising at high speed [35kts] southwards.


03:00:00 Zulu Time

All 6 helicopters available for convoy #1 are in the air to track down the submarines. 4 Tomcats are cruising north of the convoy, supported by 1 E-2C Hawkeye. 1 Tomcat is escorting the AEW unit.
The CVBG is heading north, but still is 500+ nm away. The 2 other surface groups do not report incoming threats and are heading to the English Channel on schedule.
No losses for NATO reported so far. Registered Russian losses are 5 submarines and 7 Backfire bombers.

The Hawkeye Radar is detecting several airborne contacts north of convoy #1.
My personal opinion is that Russia is about carrying out an operation to attack convoy #1 with combined forces.
Escorts of convoy #1 are actively involved in the hunt for the enemy subs and heading towards the contacts.
Suddenly a torpedo was detected! Later the contact disappeared, but I now know that one of enemy submarine is within firing range
Meanwhile, the exact course and location of 2 enemy air contacts were available and soon 1 of the Tomcats destroyed both aircraft with AIM-54 Phoenix missiles.
The bombers have arrived!
10 other air contacts are now identified as Backfire bombers, underway in two groups to convoy#1.
I immediately ordered all Tomcats to intercept the bombers [first thing I did with game start was to re-arm the Tomcats with 4 and 6 AIM-54 Phoenix each].

In a 20 minute air-to-air confrontation, my fighters managed to destroy at least 20 Backfire bombers with AIM-Phoenix-Sparrow-Sidewinder missiles, and a helicopter took out a submarine with 2 torpedoes. She was later identified as the Volgograd.
Convoy #1 managed to survive the first attack and is still intact.
There are, however, 3 enemy submarines laying in ambush and convoy #1 still had to travel 1,300 nm to safe waters of the English Channel.


Russian Tu-22 Backfire Bomber [Photo: unknown author]

05:00:00 Zulu Time.

The situation hasn’t changed so far. All involved aircraft in the past event are returning to the USS Theodore Roosevelt. They have been replaced by 2 Tomcats.
2 E-2C Hawkeye’s are non-stop in the air for EAW-duties.
Meanwhile, the USS Augusta [SSN 710] reported that she lost contact with the submarine in her area.

Suddenly 1 of the submarines was detected at periscope depth and launched 10 P-120 Malakhit [SS-N-9 Siren]. The USS De Wert [FFG 45] managed to intercept all incoming missiles.
One of the nearby helicopters immediately launched to MK50 Barracuda torpedoes. Both torpedoes hit target and destroyed the submarine.
Minutes later, incoming missiles were reported by the USS Roosevelt [DDG 80].
As soon the missiles came within firing range, the USS Roosevelt launched her Standard Missiles. [SM2MR III]. The incoming missiles, later identified as SS-N-19 Shipwrecks, didn’t came through the barrier. None of the Shipwrecks reached convoy #1. The DDG 80 has used all onboard SMMR. I will use her for ASW-duties now. These Shipwrecks came from an undetected OSCAR-class submarine southeast of convoy #1. I must locate and destroy this submarine. She may have fired all her Shipwrecks, her magazines still contain the deadly torpedoes.
A new sub contact has been detected by the HMS Argyll [F 231], one of the escorts of convoy #2. I Immediately set up a search & destroy operation with 3 helicopters.

06:00:00 Zulu Time.

FFG 50 Taylor has located a enemy submarine, classified as Goblin-504, cruising west of convoy #1 at a distance of 15 nm. The submarine later was identified as the K-157 Vepr. 1 of the helicopters launched a MK50 Barracuda and destroyed the submarine.
I lost contact with the enemy submarine west of convoy #2.

07:00:00 Zulu Time.

At the moment there are no enemy units visible. But I know that 1 submarine is active near convoy #2. Another submarine is moving with high speed southward.
An last but not least, the OSCAR-class submarine who fired the Shipwrecks at
convoy #1.
Intelligence reports Tu-22 over the Norwegian Sea, so I expect another attack on one of the surface groups.
The Helicopters of convoy #2 managed to locate the submarine and destroyed her with torpedoes.

09:30:00 Zulu Time.

An Airborne contact close to 2 Sea Harriers from convoy #2. Immediately it was killed by AMRAAM missiles. Some minutes later, more contacts appeared on my screen. Tomcats are underway to investigate the contacts. Minutes later the contacts were gone.
Some time later, a Tomcat destroyed a Cub C.

11:20:00 Zulu Time.

A submarine has been detected southeast of convoy #1. 2 helicopters are underway to find and destroy the contact. Later I lost contact
New airborne contacts appeared on my screen. It seems that this time the Amphibious group is target of the coming attack. 4 AV-8 Harriers are in the air and I decided to launch 4 more. This time the Backfires were escorted by Su-27 Flankers!.
I managed to kill 1 Backfire and 1 Flanker, but I lost 3 USMC-Harriers.
6 Contacts are visible. 5 Harriers are in the air. The CVBG is too far away to assist with fighters.
Kh-22 Kitchen missiles were launched. The USS Philippine Sea [CG 58] turned on her radars and directly started launching her SM’s. 2 more Backfires were destroyed by the Harriers, but the third Backfire launched her missiles. 2 more Harriers were shot down by Russian Flankers. The Amphibious Group survived the attack.


AV-8B Harrier II [Photo: US Navy]

12:00:00 – 24:00:00 Zulu Time.

A new submerged contact [later identified as K-442 Cheljablinsk[OSCAR-II] was detected south of convoy #1. Three helicopters are on the spot and try to locate her. The submarine disappeared several times from my screen. Finally, after a long search [it took hours], helicopters managed to destroy the K-442 with torpedoes.
Meanwhile a large group Backfires approached convoy #2.
2 Sea Harriers were already airborne, but I launched 2 more and ordered 2 Tomcats to fly to the area for assistance. After some minutes the Tomcats could take out the first bombers with their AIM-54c Phoenix, soon the Sea Harriers followed with their AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
All Bombers [12] were shot down before they could launch their missiles.

At 17:30:00 4 air contacts were spotted, cruising northeast of convoy #2. Again, I ordered 2 Sea Harriers and 1 Tomcat to intercept incoming aircraft. 2 pair Su-27 Flanker fighters engaged my aircraft and managed to shoot down the Tomcat, 2 Flankers were destroyed, the other two disappeared from my screen.
The following hours nothing serious happened. From time to time some faint airborne contacts were spotted, but I couldn’t intercept the aircraft.

22:37:00… A new sub contact appeared on my screen. Cruising at a distance of 25nm east of convoy #2. As usual, I ordered 2 helicopters to investigate the new contact. Sometimes contact was lost.


The situation after 24 hours:

The escorts and aircraft have performed very well!
Not a single ship was hit by a weapon. Russia launched several air strikes on both convoys and Amphibious Group. Lot of the Russian submarines were detected before they could launch torpedoes. There were no attacks at the CVBG.

NATO losses so far:

Aircraft:
5 AV-8B Harrier II [USMC]
1 F-14 Tomcat

Russian losses so far:

Submarines:
4 Akula I
1 Akula II
3 Victor III [imp]
3 Charlie II
1 Oscar II

Aircraft:
44 Tu-22 Backfire C
1 Tu-16 Badger J
1 Tu-95 Bear J
1 An-12 Cub C
4 Su-27 Flanker D

Report of Day 2 will follow soon!

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After Action Report


Scenario : Atlantic Convoys
Designer : Freek Schepers
Side : NATO
Reporter: : Taitennek

Introduction.

This scenario takes several days to cover. So, I have decided to report by day.


I am in command of two large convoys [30+8 and 16+7], an Amphibious Group [12], a CVBG [7], 5 nuclear attack submarines [including the brand new SSN 21 USS Seawolf], as well as more than 200 aircraft and helicopters [some of the units are in maintenance or need longer readiness times before they can come in action].
My orders are to transit the convoys and the Amphibious Group through the Atlantic to Portsmouth in the UK. The aircraft carrier must survive in a position to cover future convoys. No losses of LHA, LHD, LSD and LST are allowed.

For a comprehensive version of the orders, please click here .



DAY 2


November 27th, 2003.
00:00:00 -06:00:00 Zulu Time.

First a report of the current situation:

As I reported on Day 1 of this operation, NATO performed very well. None of the surface vessels were sunken and no units damaged. NATO losses were minimum; 6 aircraft. The losses on Russian side, however, were much heavier; 12 submarines and 51 aircraft.

Estimated distance to Portsmouth.
Amphibs 525nm,
convoy #1 1,250nm,
convoy #2 2,000nm.

The CVBG is cruising north in coastal waters of the Azores. The USS Norfolk [SSN 714] and USS Philadelphia cruising west of the entrance to the English Channel.

The USS Hyman G. Rickover [SSN 609] guards convoy #1, the USS Augusta [SSN 710] is underway to convoy #2, and the USS Seawolf [SSN 21] moves south to escort the CVBG. The convoys and Amphibious Group are behind schedule, but I will try to gain on the original schedule.

An unknown sub contact has been detected east of convoy #2; helicopters are in the air to intercept and destroy this submerged threat. Now it has gone again. It takes a lot of your nerves to be the captain of a ship within the convoy.
You see the helicopters taking off after a submerged contact has been detected. The enemy is there, perhaps even within firing range. It might be your ship or the floating super bomb [LNG-tanker] 3nm away from you.
Convoy #2 is now under attack! The just discovered enemy submarine is launching torpedoes. Soon more torpedoes cleaved the water, fired by the unallocated submarine. The helicopters finally managed to destroy the submarine, but, some of USET-80 and 65-76WH torpedoes hit their targets. 15 minutes later it is all over, the merchants turned back to their position in the convoy and move on. Leaving 4 burning sinking ships behind; 3 supertankers and 1 bulk carrier. Another supertanker has been damaged [55%].

The Hawkeye, now southeast of the CVBG picked up surface contacts south of the Iberian Peninsula. Two Tomcats, just took off the USS Theodore Roosevelt, have been ordered in that direction to investigate these contacts. However, if it is a Russian SAG, I have to wait 45 hours before I can launch aircraft to engage the surface contacts; almost all planes are in maintenance at the moment.
I will continue shadow these contacts and try to find out what is there.


It is 03:45:00 and torpedoes have been detected near convoy #1.
The FFG 49 USS Robert G. Bradley, a frigate of the Underwood class was hit first, and sunk almost immediately. Helicopters are searching for the submarine. Her attack came as a complete surprise. The enemy submarine fired 9 torpedoes and later even more. The structure of convoy #1 is a mess; merchants are fleeing away from the spot, away from the USET-80 and 65-76WH torpedoes.
13 Russian deadly fishes are underway to meet their partner for a last explosive waltz…….



Russian Sierra II - class submarine [Photo: unknown Author]

The Russian submarine’s attack was very successful! I personally doubt if it was just 1 submarine, it fired in a very short time more than 13 torpedoes, but 17 ships were destroyed. I could have missed some torpedoes in the heath of this monstrous attack. The Russian submarine is still launching torpedoes. Another merchant hit.
The helicopters can’t track this monster. Later she even disappeared from my screen. And, again, there she was, in the centre of convoy #1!!!
At 05:20:00 the attack was over. The USS Stump [DD 987] managed to take the submarine out with a torpedo. Now it is time to make up the balance.
The submarine was later identified as a Sierra-II class submarine.
She killed 17 merchants and 1 escort! Only 20 ships left, including 7 escorts.

1 thing is for sure. I cannot match Victory conditions anymore. Convoy #1 suffered a loss of 17 merchants and 1 escort. Only 10% of each convoy may be destroyed.
But I will go on and make best of it.



One of the victims, a bulkcarrier [Photo: unknown author]

06:00:00 – 12:00:00 Zulu Time.

Intelligence reports that Tu-22 have been spotted over Narvik [Norway].
I launched 4 Tomcats to let them cover the northeast flank. The Amphibious Group must reach its destination intact. I ordered SSN 21 and SSN 690 to set course to coastal waters of southeast Portugal.
SSN 710 is 260nm east of convoy #2. SSN 709 is patrolling southeast of convoy #1, SSN 714 is patrolling northwest of the entrance to the English Channel.

The CVBG is underway to her next turning point; 100nm south between convoy #1 and #2. The new position of the CVBG will make it possible to provide more frequent air support. But the Group is then also capable to intercept the SAG, now cruising south of Portugal in a northern direction.

Soon 4 air contacts appeared north of the Amphibious Group. Tomcats making best speed to intercept the aircraft, but for now, I only can rely on 2 AV-8B Harriers, each armed with 4 AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. The rest of the Air Wing has been destroyed some hours ago in dogfights with Su-27 Flankers.
The USMC Harriers effectively took out the Backfire bombers with their missiles and now returning to their home base. Tomcats have arrived to take over CAP for the Amphibious Group.
Meanwhile A Russian RORSAT came over.

12:00:00 – 24:00:00 Zulu Time.

At 12:38:00 another submerged contact was detected north of the Amphibious Group. I immediately launched 3 helicopters to intercept the contact. For assistance I also ordered the USS Spruance to take part of the search. From time to time I lost contact with the submarine. The USS Norfolk [SSN 714] is cruising north of the AG.
The AG still has to travel 250nm before she will reach the English Channel.
Some hours later, the USS Philippine Sea reported a [new] submerged contact, west of the Amphibious Group, but soon it was gone. This happened a few times and no doubt about it that this game of mouse and cat will go on as long the Russians have submarines left to put in combat.
Finally, at 20:51:00, the Russian submarine was located and soon destroyed by torpedoes.


F-14 Tomcat [Photo: US Airforce]


The Russian SAG is moving north with high speed. I lost 2 Tomcats. They were destroyed by SAM after I closed in for identification. The 2 submarines are less than 200nm away from this Russian surface group.


Russian losses today:

Aircraft:
5 Tu-22 Backfire C
2 Su-27 Flanker D
2 Ka-27 Helix AEW

Submarines:
1 Victor III [imp]
1 Sierra II

NATO losses today:

Aircraft:
2 F-14 Tomcat

Surface vessels:
22 Merchants
1 Escort [FFG 49]





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After Action Report

Scenario : Atlantic Convoys
Designer : Freek Schepers
Side : NATO
Reporter: : Taitennek

Introduction.

This scenario takes several days to cover. So, I have decided to report by day.


I am in command of two large convoys [30+8 and 16+7], an Amphibious Group [12], a CVBG [7], 5 nuclear attack submarines [including the brand new SSN 21 USS Seawolf], as well as more than 200 aircraft and helicopters [some of the units are in maintenance or need longer readiness times before they can come in action].
My orders are to transit the convoys and the Amphibious Group through the Atlantic to Portsmouth in the UK. The aircraft carrier must survive in a position to cover future convoys. No losses of LHA, LHD, LSD and LST are allowed.


For a comprehensive version of the orders, please click here .


DAY 3

First a report of the current situation:

Day 2 turned into a disaster for NATO! Convoy #1 lost 18 merchants and 1 escort after being attacked by a single Russian Sierra II-class submarine. There were 2 Russian air strikes, but without success, Especially the British Sea Harriers performed very well; armed with the AMRAAM, this aircraft fits well in CAP/Defence situation for a convoy.
The Russian SAG is moving northwards at high speed. Her last known position is west of Portugal. The SSN 21 and SSN 690 have arrived in that area after a 500nm journey at top speed. This SAG is still far away from the convoys, but it is important to neutralize it as a threat to NATO convoy #1 and #2.
The SSN 710 is patrolling east of convoy #2, the SSN 709 east of convoy #1 and the SSN 714 has entered the English Channel. All three groups are behind schedule. Convoy #2 suffered 4 losses, convoy #1, 18. The Amphibious group is 120nm away from the entrance to the English Channel. A spotted submarine has been successfully intercepted by Seahawks of the AG..
The CVBG is cruising southwest of convoy #1. The CVBG must cover the south flank and engage the enemy SAG in case she breaks out to continental waters of Western Europe.
Readiness times for 22 aircraft is 21:30 hours [the aircraft I need to attack surface targets].


Game on!!!



SSN 21 USS Seawolf [Photo: US Navy]

November 28th, 2003.
00:00:00 -06:00:00 Zulu Time.

There are only few enemy air contacts on my screen. But I am sure that it is the silence for the next Red storm.
I was able to identify 2 ships of the Russian SAG. The aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, and the Admiral Nakhimov, a Kirov-class battle cruiser. I bet that the other ships are Udaloy and Sovremenny destroyers. If so, I have to deal with seriously dangerous opponents.

At 02:45:00 Harriers of the HMS Illustrious successfully intercepted an aircraft [later identified as a Tu-95 Bear J] north of convoy #2.
Meantime, the Seawolf and Philadelphia are closing in. Both subs are able to fire missiles already, but I have decided to close in at torpedo launch range. The E-2C Hawkeye and the F-14 Tomcats in the air can track down and take out Russian helicopters.

04:05:00 Zulu Time.

Suddenly the sky was filled with incoming missiles. The CVBG is under attack. Seconds later a surfaced submarine was detected by one of the Hawkeye’s. This submarine, probably an OSCAR, just launched a full salvo [24 SS-N-19 Shipwrecks].
The USS Ramage [DDG 61] managed to intercept great deal of the incoming missiles and the USS Vella Gulf [CG 72] took care of the ones who slipped through the barrier of the USS Ramage. There were no hits and the CVBG is still intact. The USS Ramage is out of SAM’s now.
I will take care of the submarine, but have no assets available at the moment. A SH-60 Ocean Hawk is returning to her base to refuel and then will go after her.

Meanwhile, the SSN 690 has now taking in position, 19nm north of the Russian SAG.
Ready to launch the RGM-84D Harpoon IC missiles, back to safety depths, reload with ADCAPS and ready for the final approach to the Russian SAG. The SSN Seawolf will attack with Tomahawk missiles first, than Harpoon, and finally attack with ADCAPS as well.
The Russian SAG survived the Missile attack. None of the missiles hit target.

05:00:00 Zulu Time.

There is no Russian SAG anymore…..The SSN 690 Philadelphia destroyed all surface contacts with torpedoes in a surprise attack. The enemy helicopters took off after the first torpedo was launched, but were destroyed by F-14 Tomcats [since the discovery of this SAG, 2 F-14’s were there to intercept enemy aircraft/helicopters as soon they take off].
None of the surface vessels did survive this deadly attack; The BCGN was hit by 3 torpedoes, the Kuznetsov 2. Other ships of this group each took 1 MK48-ADCAP torpedo.
Enemy torpedoes, launched by Ka-27 Helix helicopters, are in the water, but the Philadelphia survived these attacks. Leaving the burning and sinking Admiral Kuznetsov and her escorts behind, the submarines travelled north again. Mission successfully accomplished. The Kuznetsov sank after 2 hours.

Meanwhile, a helicopter of the CVBG, detected and destroyed the Russian submarine, the one that attacked the CVBG with Shipwrecks. The submarine, an OSCAR II SSGN, did not had a chance. She was effectively taken out by the Ocean Hawk’s torpedoes.


Russian Ka-27 Helix ASW helicopter [Photo: unknown author]

06:00:00 Zulu Time.

There are no Russian contacts on my screen.

Let’s jump to 11:11:00 Zulu Time.

As expected, a submarine showed up in the English Channel. Immediately 3 helicopters are on their way to engage the submarine. The enemy submarine is cruising 14nm northeast of the Amphibious Group in shallow waters [-80m].
Soon torpedoes were underway and hit the submerged contact [later identified as a Kilo-class submarine].
At 11.45.00 Zulu Time a RORSAT came over again.
Now a jump to the evening of day #3.

19:15:00 Zulu Time.

The USS Seawolf has picked up a new submerged contact, now identified as GOBELIN-1045. Soon a second contact appeared, not far away from the first one, 350nm east of convoy #1. Minutes later, both contacts disappeared from my screen. Meanwhile, some air contacts were detected far north. 2 Tomcats are underway to intercept these aircraft. Suddenly, one of the submerged contacts showed up again, this time within firing range of the SSN 21. Immediately a torpedo was launched. The enemy submarine fired a torpedo as well. The enemy submarine [Akula II] survived the first torpedo. A second torpedo, however, hit the submarine. The Seawolf is now searching for the other submarine.

Day 3 is coming to an end.

The Amphibious Group has reached waters of Portsmouth intact. 5 AV-8B Harriers, however, were destroyed on the first day. The USS Norfolk [SSN 714] is patrolling at the entrance of the English Channel.

Convoy #2 must still travel 780nm. Convoy #2 1,500nm. The CVBG is intact as well. But escorts are running out of fuel.

Summary of this day’s losses:

Russia:

Surface vessels:
1 aircraft carrier [Admiral Kuznetsov]
1 BCGN [Admiral Nakhimof]
2 DDG Udaloy II
1 Sovremennyy I

Submarines:
1 Akula II
1 Oscar II
1 Kilo

Aircraft:
5 Ka-27 Helix A
24 Su-27 Flanker D [onboard the Admiral Kuznetsov]
1 An-12 Cub C
1 Tu-95 Bear J
6 IL-78M Midas

NATO: No losses.

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After Action Report

Scenario : Atlantic Convoys
Designer : Freek Schepers
Side : NATO
Reporter: : Taitennek

Introduction.

This scenario takes several days to cover. So, I have decided to report by day.

I am in command of two large convoys [30+8 and 16+7], an Amphibious Group [12], a CVBG [7], 5 nuclear attack submarines [including the brand new SSN 21 USS Seawolf], as well as more than 200 aircraft and helicopters [some of the units are in maintenance or need longer readiness times before they can come in action].
My orders are to transit the convoys and the Amphibious Group through the Atlantic to Portsmouth in the UK. The aircraft carrier must survive in a position to cover future convoys. No losses of LHA, LHD, LSD and LST are allowed.

For a comprehensive version of the orders, please click here .


DAY 4



Losses on both sides are high so far. I doubt if Russia is able to stop the convoys anymore. NATO was able to destroy 17 submarines, a complete SAG [5 ships], and about 100 aircraft [49 Backfire bombers], but suffered heavy losses to their convoys as well.
21 merchants and 1 escort. 1 Merchant is damaged. The losses to aircraft are minimal so far; 7 aircraft.
All submarines are still in action. The USS Philadelphia [SSN 690] is running out of torpedoes after her successful attack on the Russian SAG. She has 3 torpedoes left in her tubes.

Convoy #1: 750nm to Portsmouth, UK.
Convoy #2: 1,500nm to Portsmouth, UK.
Amphibious Group: 39nm to Portsmouth, UK.
CVBG: 525nm east of Spain.

The USS Seawolf [SSN 21] is searching for the second enemy submarine in her patrol area. The USS Norfolk [SSN 714] is patrolling in shallow waters of the English Channel, north of Brest [not on map]. The USS Hyman G. Rickover [SSN 709] is patrolling 90nm east of convoy #1, the USS Augusta [SSN 710] 160nm east of convoy #2.

2 E-2 Hawkeye are patrolling north of the convoys, as well as 4 F-14 Tomcat fighters. The airborne helicopters are searching for enemy submerged contacts [Formation Editor].

Game on!!!


American S-2 Viking ASW aircraft


November 29th, 2003
00:00:01 - Zulu Time.

The day started with a pass-by of a Russian RORSat. There are no other contacts visible at the moment.
More aircraft are available on the USS Theodore Roosevelt [CVN 71],
The CVBG is now more or less fully operational [51 of 75 aircraft are now ready for combat air patrols]. There is, however, no Russian SAG left to attack. Immediately I ordered 2 S-3B Viking ASW-aircraft in the air to assist the Seawolf with her search for the enemy submerged contact.

Soon, 2 Tomcats picked up 2 airborne contacts far north. I ordered the aircraft to investigate and destroy the aircraft.
Meanwhile, the USS Seawolf detected a faint submerged contact. I bet it is the same submarine which was detected first on Day #3. It is now identified as GOBELIN-1078. There are, btw, still Russian helicopters operating in the are where the Russian SAG has been destroyed. 2 Tomcats are underway to destroy the remaining of the SAG. It could mean that a second Russian surface group is approaching from the south. I launched 4 more aircraft, all F/A-18 Hornet, armed with Harpoon and HARM to cover the south flank. I also launched 1 EA-6B Prowler, equipped for EAW/ECM duties.

Contact with GOBELIN-1078 has been lost. I have to wait until the Vikings arrive in the area with their MK50 Barracuda torpedoes and excellent ASW-capabilities.

03:00:00 Zulu Time.

One of the Hawkeye’s picked up 2 surface contacts west of Portugal. Another SAG?
I launched 4 F/A-18 Hornets, armed with HARM and Harpoon. Later I launched a second group Hornets. 2 Viking ASW aircraft have arrived at the scene where the submerged contact first was discovered by the USS Seawolf. At 07:30:00 I lost contact.

Meanwhile the Hornets started with the attack. First I fired HARM missiles. Both surface vessels took some hits, but the Harpoons didn’t came through the defence.
The second group, however, managed to destroy one of the ships.

06:15:00 Zulu Time.

The USS Seawolf has detected the submerged contact again. Immediately I ordered the 2 Viking to kill the submarine. Sonar buoys are in the water. Later, the submarine disappeared again.

10:25:00 Zulu Time.

The 2 Vikings have returned to the aircraft carrier and have been replaced by a single Viking. The submarine showed up again and the hunt was on again.

A third group has successfully attacked the remaining surface vessel [later identified as the FFG Neustrashimyy].


Russian FFG 712 "Neustrashimyy" [Photo: US Navy]



Later I received orders for the CVBG….. The group must travel to ref. point. “2ndC12”. A journey of 860nm.



18:00:00 – 24:00:00 Zulu Time.

A second submerged has been detected by the USS Augusta [SSN 710]. The SSN 710 is patrolling east of convoy #2. I immediately ordered 2 helicopters to assist the USS Augusta. The other submarine, east of convoy #1 still hasn’t been destroyed. Several times, I loose contact. The second submarine is by the way a much higher threat as the other sub; this new contact has been detected much closer to convoy #2.
The clock is ticking the minutes away. Day 4 is history now. Day 5 is the reality. 1 of the 2 enemy submarines is visible on my screen [convoy #1]. The other has disappeared again. But she is still there…………… Read about it all in Day #5 coverage.

Today’s losses:

Russia:

1 Frigate

NATO:

No losses.

Coverage of day #5 follows soon!!!

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After Action Report

Scenario : Atlantic Convoys
Designer : Freek Schepers
Side : NATO
Reporter: : Taitennek

Introduction.

This scenario takes several days to cover. So, I have decided to report by day.

I am in command of two large convoys [30+8 and 16+7], an Amphibious Group [12], a CVBG [7], 5 nuclear attack submarines [including the brand new SSN 21 USS Seawolf], as well as more than 200 aircraft and helicopters [some of the units are in maintenance or need longer readiness times before they can come in action].
My orders are to transit the convoys and the Amphibious Group through the Atlantic to Portsmouth in the UK. The aircraft carrier must survive in a position to cover future convoys. No losses of LHA, LHD, LSD and LST are allowed.

For a comprehensive version of the orders, please click here .

DAY 5

November 30th, 2003.
00:00:01 Zulu Time.

Convoy #1: 425nm from Portsmouth
Convoy #2: 1,100nm from Portsmouth
The CVBG is moving westward to ref. point “2ndc12”

2 enemy submarines are to be known active close to convoy #1 and #2. Several aircraft, helicopters and submarines are desperately searching for them, but so far without results.
Some minutes after midnight, 8 airborne contacts were detected. Fighters are in the air, but exact position of the detected aircraft is unknown at the moment.

At 00:50:00 Zulu Time, I finally was able to locate the enemy submarine close to convoy #1. A torpedo, fired by one of the helicopters, hit the target and destroyed it.

01:00:00 Zulu Time.

Missiles are in the air, underway to convoy #1.
1 missile came through the defence and heavily damaged a containership. More kh-22 Kitchen ASM were underway, but successfully intercepted by the escorts SAM’s.
I also managed to shoot down some more Backfire bombers.

The SSN 710 USS Augusta has been destroyed by a Stallion [Vsplesk] ASW-missile, launched by the undetected enemy submarine!
Convoy #2 now has to rely on her helicopters. And, believe it, or not, the same happened with the SSN 709. Just within an half hour, NATO suffered the loss of 2 high-valuable units. Most concerning is the fact that the Russian submarines still are in close range of both convoys. This convoy-trip to Europe is turning into a disaster for NATO.


CVN 71 USS Theodore Roosevelt [Photo: Us Navy]

06:00:00 Zulu Time.

Both convoys are behind schedule.

Convoy #1 is decimated by Russian attacks, but estimated arrival is now scheduled for 17:00:00 today. I expect another loss since a containership is badly damaged [76%], on fire and has problems with the rudder, but still can hold line at 18kts.

One specific order disturbs me; The order to pull back the CVBG far west of both convoys for future actions…..Both Convoy #1 and The Amphibious Group escorts will soon face shortage of SAM’s and only have few aircraft [USMC AV-8B Harrier, AIM-9 Sidewinders only [!!!]. They need the air cover provided by the CVBG. CVBG-escorts are running out of fuel. [Underway replenishment of ammunition is possible, but underway refuelling capacities are not included in version 3.6.3.]. A bad decision!!!
Convoy #1 and the Amphibious Group depend on air support from the USS Theodore Roosevelt. I would rather escort the Convoys, replenish in Portsmouth and move the CVBG to the Northern Atlantic. Fighters of the CVBG already have to bridge 600+ nm to the English Channel. So, I have to ready the 3 Vikings for Tanker duties, this, while I need them so much for ASW-duties [especially for convoy #1; only 6 helicopters for ASW operations available].

Convoy #2 has proven that it can defend herself. The Sea Harriers were very successful so far, in my opinion better equipped with the AMRAAM air-to-air missiles than the USMC AV-8B.
Convoy #2, however, still has to travel some 48 hours. She suffered only “minimal” losses so far [4 merchants], 1 supertanker [168,000 ton] is damaged [55%] and on fire, but still on course within convoy #2.

Both Amphibious Group and CVBG are still intact, the air losses not counted.

Only concern is that All three remained operational submarines [SSN 21, SSN 690, and SSN 714] only have few torpedoes left, but they have performed well so far.

06:05:00 Zulu Time.


FFG 45 USS De Wert suddenly picked up contact of a surfaced submarine. This time, however, I have exact location of this submarine. 3 helicopters and 1 S-2B Viking are underway. The nearest ship, the FFG 45, is 21nm away from the enemy submarine’s location. Soon, a torpedo killed the submarine. Convoy #1 is now cruising at 145nm from the entrance of the English Channel.

The submarine is now known as the K-418 Bars, An Akula-class submarine, identified by an OceanHawk.The helicopter launched all torpedoes [3]. Soon 1 of the torpedoes hit and destroyed target.



Russian Victor III class submarine [Photo: Russian Navy]

14:00:00 Zulu Time.

Convoy #1 has entered the English Channel. The SSN 21 and SSN 714 are patrolling just outside the English Channel, just in case if a Russian sub shows up.

There were no enemy contacts during the rest of the day, except passing RORSat.

Convoy #1 has reached the harbour of Portsmouth. She suffered great losses. Convoy #1 leaved the US coastal waters with 30 merchants and 8 escorts [CG, DD, DDG, FFG] and 6 helicopters.
At arrival in the coastal waters of Portsmouth, there were 20 ships left [including 7 escorts]. 10 merchants and 1 escort have been destroyed during the transit.

Convoy #2 is still heading to the safety waters of Portsmouth. Still 550nm to go, a 30 hour journey.
The CVBG is moving west to ref. point “2ndc12”

NATO losses:
1 San Juan [SSN 710]
1 Providence [SSN 709]

Russian losses:
1 Akula I
1 Akula II
1 Bear J
4 Backfire C

Coverage of Day 6 is coming soon!:smoke:

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Here's a nice AAR from Freek Schepers:

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AAR: Guardian [Spoiler Alert]
Remake from original HC game (Delwin Hinkle) by Herman Hum
Harpoon 3.7.3

Situation is I'm protecting the GIUK Gap Airspace, with Denmark and Iceland bases containing Soviet planes.

My orders were to defend two airbases against two Russian ones, and to mount some OCA missions.

I launched 16 F3s from Stornoway and and E3, 4 F22s and 4 F4s from Rhein Main.
Soon I started detecting MiG 29s over Denmark. a pair of F22s moved North and swiftly killed 6. My semi-circle of F3s was now patrolling 250nm around Stronoway and detected some air activity over Reykjavik. They also detected a lone merchant and a bit later 2 ships steaming at 32 knots with two helo's in attendance who kept EMCOM and thus coulc not be classified. I launched my four tornado's armed with ARM; the only planes with effective standoff weapons. Plan was to force the unknowns to switch radar on by flying F3s over them once the Tornado/ARMs were in range.

Meanwhile a skirmish over the North Sea proved that F3s are not superior to Mig29s; I lost a pair and killed a pair. I decided to redirect to F3s to RheinMain and release some F4s with AMRAAM to patrol the North Sea. Plan was to have the AMRAAM aremed planes fight it out with the Mig29s and keep the F3s for the inevitable air strikes.

However the Tornado/ARMs suddenly ran into a group of shipwrecks on their way to Stornoway. I switched to weapons free but the Tornado's did not fire sidewinders at the shipwrecks. I intercepted the missiles with F3s and launched my last 4 F3s; but the AI did not autofire on the shipwrecks and my manually fired only downed a few shipwrecks before these moved out of the engangement envelop.

At the same time my second pair of F22s downed 6 Fencers coming from Denmark to Stornoway, though the Fencers heat seaking missiles claimed both of my Raptors!

Over 16 ground targets were destroyed by the shipwrecks - game over.

This scen obviously depends on killing the Shipwrecks in flight; the player does not have the time or ordnance to kill the Russian ships before they fire. I found it nearly impossible to micromanage my planes to intercept the Shipwrecks. Maybe the intercept logic of 3.7.3. is tougher than 3.6 -- but I am not the best micromanager also!
I'm sure its possible to shoot down enough Shipwrecks not to lose the game -- play this game if you like that sort of thing.

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